Beyond A Reasonable Doubt (2009) Apr 2026

The story follows C.J. Nicholas (Jesse Metcalfe), an ambitious investigative reporter who suspects that District Attorney Mark Hunter (Michael Douglas) is corrupt. Hunter has an impeccable conviction record and is a frontrunner for governor, but C.J. believes he is planting forensic evidence to secure guilty verdicts.

(2009) is a crime thriller directed by Peter Hyams, starring Michael Douglas, Jesse Metcalfe, and Amber Tamblyn. It is a modern remake of the 1956 film noir of the same name directed by Fritz Lang. Core Premise & Plot Beyond a Reasonable Doubt (2009)

: It debuted in Spain in July 2009 and had a limited U.S. release on September 11, 2009. The story follows C

: The film received largely negative reviews, with a low rating on Rotten Tomatoes . Critics often called it an "uninspired retread" of the original and criticized the "absurd" double-twist ending. believes he is planting forensic evidence to secure

: The movie was shot primarily in Shreveport and Benton, Louisiana , including the historic Caddo Parish Courthouse. It was Hyams' first film shot entirely using digital equipment ( Red cameras ).